Gaijin Entertainment has officially released update 2.59.0.49 for War Thunder, implementing a series of technical refinements aimed at improving vehicle handling and visual consistency. This patch addresses several long-standing issues affecting both aerial and naval combat, alongside specific map-based corrections. These changes are effective immediately across all active sessions, ensuring that players experience a more stable environment during high-intensity engagements.

The update introduces significant improvements to naval vessel mechanics. Players will no longer experience camera misalignment when entering ADS while using mouse-look, a fix that restores precision during engagements. Furthermore, the unintended ship rolling that occurred toward the catapult side after deploying a scout plane has been resolved. In the air, aircraft carriers have received a functional update; they now transition from the map edge toward the center on all air combat maps, altering the flow of engagement zones. These adjustments ensure that naval and aerial interactions remain consistent with intended design parameters.

Pilots of the Tempest Mk II and Tempest Mk V aircraft now have access to separate bomb drops, providing greater tactical flexibility during sorties. Additionally, the update addresses a specific visual error where bombing target markers would shift incorrectly when viewed from cockpit or targeting pod perspectives. This correction ensures that players can rely on their instrumentation for accurate delivery of ordnance in various combat scenarios.

Vehicle and Environmental Fixes

Ground vehicle performance has been stabilized through targeted bug fixes. A physics bug that caused wheeled ground vehicles to shake violently when losing all wheels on one side has been corrected, preventing erratic movement during critical damage states. Visual fidelity is also improved, as the update resolves a bug where building models would disappear at a distance in the Southeastern City map. These fixes contribute to a more reliable visual and physical experience for all ground forces.

  • Naval: Fixed ADS camera alignment and scout plane rolling issues.
  • Aircraft: Added separate bomb drops for Tempest Mk II and Tempest Mk V.
  • Ground: Resolved shaking bug for wheeled vehicles upon wheel loss.
  • Environment: Fixed building disappearance in Southeastern City.
  • Map Dynamics: Carriers now move from map edge to center on all air combat maps.
  • UI/Visuals: Fixed bombing target marker shifting in cockpit and targeting pod views.

Players should ensure their game client is updated to the latest version to experience these stability and gameplay improvements. By addressing these specific technical hurdles, the development team has provided a more consistent experience for both ground and naval combatants. These updates are now active and integrated into the current game build.